Full Breakdown
Army Gynecologist Pleads Not Guilty to Secret Recording Charges
8/13/2026, 10:50:27 PM
Charges and Not-Guilty Plea
Dr. Blaine McGraw, a former Army gynecologist, entered a not-guilty plea after a military judge heard the case at Fort Hood’s Lawrence Williams Judicial Center. He faces nine counts—including indecent visual recording, conduct unbecoming an officer, willful disobedience of a superior, and making a false statement—accompanied by 273 specifications.
Scope of Allegations
The indictment cites 93 alleged victims, encompassing service members and spouses who underwent medical examinations at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. The specifications break down into 12 alleged sexual assaults, 79 attempted sexual assaults, 66 indecent recordings, and 91 assaults consummated by a battery. Earlier statements from the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel referenced 44 victims, indicating a discrepancy in the reported total number of affected patients.
Investigation and Legal Process
The Army Criminal Investigation Division opened an inquiry in October after a patient filed a complaint. The investigation led to formal charges in December. McGraw’s alleged misconduct is said to have occurred between 2021 and 2026, spanning his assignments at Fort Hood and a prior posting at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii (June 2019 – June 2023). Following the complaint, Fort Hood officials suspended McGraw and began notifying patients about the investigation.
Official Responses
Fort Hood leadership confirmed the suspension and the identification of more than 1,400 patients who were informed of the probe. The commander of Darnall Army Medical Center reported that the center had notified those patients and provided instructions for submitting further complaints. Army representatives have denied claims that leadership knowingly allowed McGraw to continue practicing after earlier misconduct complaints.
Impact and Next Steps
The case has prompted the Army to alert former patients at both Fort Hood and Tripler about the investigation, urging anyone with concerns to report them. The proceedings continue under military jurisdiction, and the outcome will determine whether additional disciplinary or criminal actions are taken against McGraw.
